Hello to all forum readers,
I have a question for those of you experienced in house construction and floor plan design. Is it possible to fit two residential units on a footprint of 185 sqm (building area approx. 9 m x 20 m (30 ft x 66 ft))? How many square meters are typically lost to walls and staircases?
I have done some preliminary calculations using guideline values and created a rough floor plan. I came to the conclusion that it will be very tight if comfortable room sizes are desired. For this reason, I would really like to hear the assessment of someone with experience.
The goal is to build a 2-room apartment and a 3-room apartment with a balcony or terrace on each floor. The multi-family house is planned to have a total of 6 units (2 full floors plus attic).
Do you think it is feasible to build approximately 78 sqm (840 ft²) and 65 sqm (700 ft²) on one level within a floor area ratio of 185 sqm?
Best regards,
Karl
I have a question for those of you experienced in house construction and floor plan design. Is it possible to fit two residential units on a footprint of 185 sqm (building area approx. 9 m x 20 m (30 ft x 66 ft))? How many square meters are typically lost to walls and staircases?
I have done some preliminary calculations using guideline values and created a rough floor plan. I came to the conclusion that it will be very tight if comfortable room sizes are desired. For this reason, I would really like to hear the assessment of someone with experience.
The goal is to build a 2-room apartment and a 3-room apartment with a balcony or terrace on each floor. The multi-family house is planned to have a total of 6 units (2 full floors plus attic).
Do you think it is feasible to build approximately 78 sqm (840 ft²) and 65 sqm (700 ft²) on one level within a floor area ratio of 185 sqm?
Best regards,
Karl
nightdancer schrieb:
Are you familiar with the requirements for a multi-family house in Hesse?I cannot confirm that for Hesse.
New construction in Frankfurt, 6 units, 5 parking spaces, 10 bicycle parking spaces. No storage rooms inside the apartments.
nightdancer schrieb:
Do you know the requirements for a multi-family house in Hesse?The requirements in the building area are: 9 parking spaces (1.5 per residential unit), which can be arranged around the detached house. Bicycle parking spaces can also be provided. A laundry room and storage room are included in the basement. There are no requirements for accessible apartments. I am now uncertain about the space needed in the entrance area.
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How much floor area is typically lost due to stairwells and walls with 2 residential units per floor? What percentage would you estimate (20-25%)? Has anyone completed a similar building project?
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nightdancer18 Aug 2016 18:14Karl85 schrieb:
Requirements in the building area: 9 parking spaces (1.5 per housing unit), which can be distributed around the detached house. Bicycle parking spaces can also be placed. Is the floor area ratio sufficient for that?!
Karl85 schrieb:
There are no requirements for accessible apartments.Why does § 43 HBO paragraph 2 not apply to you?!
In the example linked in my post post 4, you can actually see that 20 to 25% is not enough.
If I look at the apartment building where I live, it has exterior dimensions of approximately 10x15 m = 150 m² (1615 ft²) plus a bay window at the entrance area of about 10 m² (108 ft²), so a total of 160 m² (1722 ft²). On my floor, there are 66 + 42 m² (710 + 452 ft²) of living space: a three-room apartment and a smaller two-room apartment. Balcony areas are counted separately.
If I look at the apartment building where I live, it has exterior dimensions of approximately 10x15 m = 150 m² (1615 ft²) plus a bay window at the entrance area of about 10 m² (108 ft²), so a total of 160 m² (1722 ft²). On my floor, there are 66 + 42 m² (710 + 452 ft²) of living space: a three-room apartment and a smaller two-room apartment. Balcony areas are counted separately.
nightdancer schrieb:
Are you familiar with the requirements for a multi-family house in Hesse?!
Here in Baden-Württemberg, in my city, this would mean 10 car parking spaces, 12 covered bicycle parking spaces (close to the entrance), a storage room in each apartment, space for each apartment to dry laundry, one floor accessible for wheelchair users (in your case, 2 apartments), and then an area/room of 6 square meters (65 square feet) at the entrance for walkers/prams...... Hello
Unbelievable. No one is forced to move into an apartment where there is no space to park their bicycle. These regulations are a program that destroys housing construction.
Here in Düsseldorf, housing shortages are gradually becoming a problem. Even the smallest units are rented out at high prices. I wonder why that is?
Steven
It is pointless to debate whether these requirements truly make sense. They exist, they must be followed, and that’s that. You can shake your head, but nothing will change.
Therefore, I think it is important to point out such requirements (whether reasonable or nonsensical) at the very beginning of the planning phase.
Therefore, I think it is important to point out such requirements (whether reasonable or nonsensical) at the very beginning of the planning phase.
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